Crossandra cinnabarina - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
cinnabarina
ID:
626984
Status:
valid
Authors:
Vollesen
Source:
cmp
Year:
1997
Citation Micro:
Kew Bull. 52: 409 (1997)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000626316
Common Names
- Crossandra cinnabarina
- Cinnabarina Crossandra
- Crossandra Cinnabarina
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Crossandra cinnabarina (also called Cinnabar Crossandra, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to tropical regions of the world. It has bright red flowers and small, glossy green leaves. It grows in moist, shady areas of forests and gardens.
Uses & Benefits
Crossandra cinnabarina is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover. It is also used to attract pollinators and beneficial insects to the garden.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Crossandra cinnabarina is a bright red with a yellow center, and the seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, with bright green leaves and a yellow-green stem.
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Crossandra cinnabarina is an evergreen shrub that can be grown in a pot or in the ground. It prefers well-draining soil and partial shade. Propagation is done through stem cuttings.
Where to Find Crossandra cinnabarina
Crossandra cinnabarina is native to tropical Africa, from Angola to Tanzania.
Crossandra cinnabarina FAQ
What is the scientific name of Crossandra cinnabarina?
Crossandra cinnabarina
What type of plant is Crossandra cinnabarina?
It is a species of flowering plant in the family Acanthaceae.
Where is Crossandra cinnabarina found?
It is found in tropical regions of Africa, Asia, and the Pacific Islands.
Species in the Crossandra genus
Crossandra acutiloba, Crossandra albolineata, Crossandra angolensis, Crossandra arenicola, Crossandra armandii, Crossandra baccarinii, Crossandra benoistii, Crossandra cephalostachya, Crossandra cinnabarina, Crossandra cloiselii, Crossandra douillotii, Crossandra flava, Crossandra flavicaulis, Crossandra friesiorum, Crossandra fruticulosa, Crossandra grandidieri, Crossandra greenstockii, Crossandra horrida, Crossandra humbertii, Crossandra infundibuliformis, Crossandra isaloensis, Crossandra johanninae, Crossandra leikipiensis, Crossandra leucodonta, Crossandra longehirsuta, Crossandra longipes, Crossandra longispica, Crossandra massaica, Crossandra mucronata, Crossandra multidentata, Crossandra nilotica, Crossandra nobilis, Crossandra obanensis, Crossandra pilosa, Crossandra pinguior, Crossandra poissonii, Crossandra praecox, Crossandra primuloides, Crossandra puberula, Crossandra pungens, Crossandra pyrophila, Crossandra quadridentata, Crossandra raripila, Crossandra rupestris, Crossandra spinescens, Crossandra spinosa, Crossandra stenandrium, Crossandra stenostachya, Crossandra strobilifera, Crossandra subacaulis,
Species in the Acanthaceae family
Acanthopale macrocarpa, Acanthopale confertiflora, Acanthopale decempedalis, Acanthopale laxiflora, Acanthopale madagascariensis, Acanthopale pubescens, Acanthopale aethiogermanica, Acanthopale breviceps, Acanthopale cuneifolia, Acanthopale ramiflora, Acanthopale perrieri, Acanthopale humblotii, Acanthopsis carduifolia, Acanthopsis disperma, Acanthopsis glauca, Acanthopsis hoffmannseggiana, Acanthopsis horrida, Acanthopsis scullyi, Acanthopsis spathularis, Acanthopsis disperma, Acanthopsis tuba, Acanthopsis ludoviciana, Acanthopsis adamanticola, Acanthopsis dispermoides, Acanthopsis erosa, Acanthopsis dregeana, Acanthopsis tetragona, Acanthopsis glandulopalmata, Acanthopsis insueta, Acanthopsis nitida, Acanthopsis pagodiformis, Acanthopsis glabra, Acanthopsis villosa, Acanthus austromontanus, Acanthus greuterianus, Acanthus kulalensis, Acanthus arboreus, Acanthus carduaceus, Acanthus caroli-alexandri, Acanthus caudatus, Acanthus dioscoridis, Acanthus ebracteatus, Acanthus eminens, Acanthus flexicaulis, Acanthus gaed, Acanthus guineensis, Acanthus hirsutus, Acanthus hungaricus, Acanthus ilicifolius, Acanthus latisepalus,
References
Kaj Børge Vollesen (b.1946): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Vollesen' in the authors string.
Based on the WCVP December 2022 data release.: Based on the WCVP December 2022 data release.